Local & Area News

Ontario Partnering with First Nation Community to Protect Caribou in the North

The Ontario government has finalized an agreement with Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation to help revive caribou in the North. This investment of nearly $1 million will support a multi-year initiative to recover the local boreal caribou population, as well as restore an important cultural, historical and ecological feature to Biigtigong Nishnaabeg. “This agreement is a significant milestone in our province’s ...

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L’Ontario fait équipe avec une Première Nation pour protéger le caribou dans le Nord

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a achevé une entente avec la Première Nation anichinabée de Biigtigong afin d’aider à rétablir la population de caribous dans le Nord. Cet investissement d’environ un million de dollars appuiera une initiative pluriannuelle qui vise à rétablir la population boréale locale de caribous et à restaurer une importante caractéristique culturelle, historique et écologique pour la Première ...

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Between the Covers – November 6

The Wawa Public Library will be closed on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 in honour of Remembrance Day. We take a moment to remember our fallen soldiers and those fighting for freedom as we speak. Our library card promotion was a huge success! We had a least 12 new registrations and many patrons busy keeping their library card active! Congratulations to ...

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Government Needs to Better Support Canadian Veterans

As Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day quickly approach, it’s vital that we take the time to focused on our shared history and show gratitude for the sacrifices made by our veterans. While many will be attending ceremonies at cenotaphs on November 8th and 11th to pay tribute to those who have sacrificed so much, and many of us will ...

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Les vétérans canadiens méritent un meilleur soutien de la part du gouvernement

À l’approche de la Journée des vétérans autochtones et du jour du Souvenir, il est essentiel que nous prenions le temps de réfléchir à notre histoire commune et de manifester notre gratitude à l’égard des sacrifices consentis par les anciens combattants. Certes, les cérémonies organisées aux cénotaphes les 8 et 11 novembre pour rendre hommage à ceux et celles qui ont ...

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Monday Morning News – November 6

Weather: Today – Rain. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming light near noon. High plus 4 with temperature falling to plus 1 this afternoon. Tonight – Periods of snow ending this evening then cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 3. Wind chill near minus 10. News ...

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Snow Changing to Rain (White River)

4:56 AM EST Monday 6 November 2023 Snow changing to rain today. Snow, heavy at times, will transition to rain this morning as temperatures rise well above freezing. The snow may become mixed with or change to freezing rain early this morning before the transition to rain. Periods of rain can be expected through this evening before a transition back ...

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Snow Changing to Rain (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)

4:56 AM EST Monday 6 November 2023 Snow changing to rain today. Snow, heavy at times, will transition to rain this morning as temperatures rise well above freezing. The snow may become mixed with or change to freezing rain early this morning before the transition to rain. Periods of rain can be expected through this evening before a transition back ...

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Heavy Snow – Risk of Freezing Rain (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

4:56 AM EST Monday 6 November 2023 Heavy snow today with risk of freezing rain. Hazards: Snowfall accumulations near 15 cm. Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow. Timing: Tapering off this afternoon. Discussion: Snow, heavy at times, may become mixed with or transition to ice pellets or freezing rain this morning. The mixed precipitation or snow will taper to ...

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MAILLOUX, Justin

Passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 34 years. Loving son of Richard Mailloux (Debbie) and Cathy Skouris (Brian). Little brother of Vanessa Skouris. Proud dad of Raevyn and Brantly. Special nephew of Denis Mailloux. He also leaves behind numerous family and friends. A Celebration of his life will be held at the Hawk Junction Community Hall on Saturday ...

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Argonaut Gold Declares Commercial Production at the Magino Mine

Argonaut Gold Inc.  is pleased to announce that commercial production has been achieved at the Company’s Magino Mine effective November 1, 2023. “The Board of Directors and Management would like to thank the Magino team for their hard work to achieve the commercial production milestone and celebrate the dedication of all employees, contractors, and community partners that have supported construction ...

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Saturday Morning News – November 4

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High plus 3. Wind chill minus 11 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy near midnight. Low minus 6. News Tidbits: The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is hosting a Métis Rights Conference from ...

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Bringing Broadway Back to Beautiful – Downtown Improvement Plan (CIP)

  The Municipality of Wawa has received funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs under the Rural Economic Development Program (RED), to support the development of a new Downtown Wawa Community Improvement Plan (CIP). A Downtown Wawa Community Improvement Plan encourages physical improvements to both public infrastructure and private properties through a variety of ways including ...

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